Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-30
SALEM MATTERS.
High School Commencement,
Briefs, &c.

The twelfth annual commencement
of the Salem High School was held in
the Lecture Hall. The day was indeed
bright one for the closing exercises
Of the school year, and it was pleas
ant collection of happy hearts and
smiling faces seen in the audience of
interested relatives and friends come
to hear the essays, music, and closing
words of advice, showing to all that
those who have the best education
have the best advantage in life The
stage was prettily arranged by having
in front of the foot lights fence of
evergreen built, with pillars of water
lilies for posts. Upon the fence was
placed the class motto. Look For
ward" On the stage at the right sat
the Principal, E. S. Richards, his
assistant, Miss Smith, and Supt R. H.
Holmes; to the left, the Board of ,Edu-
cation and Rev. J. L Roe.
As the bright march was played by
Miss Ida Lawrence, the school marched
to their appointed places, then fol-
lowed the class of 81. The beautiful
chorus, ut is a Good thing to Give
Thanks" was sung by the school,
The audience bent their heads while
prayer was offered by Rev. J. L. Roe,
of this city. A chorus by six members
of the school, entitled "Sweet and
Low" was rendered with great effect
Then Miss Maggie S. Elwell gave the
address of welcome, taking for her
subject 1.-The Good Part" She showed
that there were always two parts, the
good and the bad at least in every
ones life. The biographical sketch of
Henry Ward Beecher, by Wm. G.. Cas-
person, was we'll prepared and very
interesting. 1t contained many points
of worth, and did credit to the school,
The instrumental duet by J. Pancoast
Roork and w. G. Casperson was we'll
executed. Then very interesting
essay was read by Miss Nellie Doyle,
on Things that cost Nothing" She
spoke in a pleasant tone of voice,
showing how we can save world of
trouble and make many sad hearts
thankful by the little deeds of kindness
and acts of love that cost nothing.
The valedictory was delivered by J.
Panceast Roork, his subject being
''Starlight of the Past The essay
was prepared in manner which
showed that much thought and time
had been given it. Many of the
original ideas expressed were truly
beautiful. This was one of the best
essays of the morning, if it were possi-
BILE to decide that one was better than
another. Mr.. Roork then bade fare
well to the Board, thanking them for
their kindness; then to the teachers of
the school, who had worked so un-
tiringly and cheerfully for them; to
the schoolmates, with whom many
happy hours had been spent, and
finally to his classmates, bidding each
to 'look forward for life's work was
just begun.
The players of the Fenwck club
practice every evening at their grounds
on Walnut street They play the
Eclipse club of your city on July 1st,
at Bridgeton. Look out for a good
game. Stepler and Cahill will do the
battery work for the Fenwicks. The
Millville club plays here on the after
noon of July 4th. The Fenwicks
would like to secure club to play on
the morning of the same day.
In the window of Wheeler s. Sons,
the jewelers., there is on exhibition a
silver ice pitcher which Commodore
Sinnickson, Jr., has offered as prize
to the winner of the 22-foot skiff race,
which takes place on July 18th. The
course is from Salem down the bay,
around Stony Point buoy, and return.
The Fenwick base ball club is very
desirous to arrange a game of ball with
the Athletic club of your city. They
are open to challenge from any club in
South Jersey. Send challenges and
address all communications for terms,
dates, etc., to D. Harris Smith, man
ager Fenwick Base Ball Club.
Mr.. Benz, R. Kelly, of this city, who
for the past seven years has been man
ager of Mrs. J. P. Moore's hardware
store, has leased the store recently
occupied by the late J. G. Belden, Jr.
and is stocking it with stoves, hard
ware, etc., and going into business fol
himself.
Smiling children to-day are those
who successfully passed the recent
school examination. There are a few
clouded faces and heavy hearts as il
usually the case at such times.
Phenomenal Lawson, pitcher OF the
| Fenwick base ball club of this CITY, ha.